Aisha BEFORE

On most mornings I didn't know where my pain would come from, I would never know what part of my body I would need the heating pad next. My greatness fear was the stairs in my home. Once at the top I would have to try and catch my breath and pray I wouldn't fall out and my children find me laying there. After surgery my life began to blossom. I thank God for my surgery and I believe there is nothing he and I can’t conquer.

Renee BEFORE

I had my sleeve gastrectomy surgery In May and 8 months later I met my goal of 111 pounds lost. This journey was wonderful. Unexpectedly a few weeks later I was shocked to find out I was 12 weeks pregnant and very concerned about this situation. My pregnancy turned out wonderful I gained 12 pounds and had a healthy baby. I lost the weight 2 weeks after the baby and have kept if off.

After the surgery, the weight just seemed to melt away. I did not need any medication other than an Aleve once or twice. In about 6 weeks, I had lost about 25 lbs and was wearing size 10. In another 8 weeks, I had lost another 20 lbs and was wearing size 8. I was so happy. I lost another 31 lbs in the months to come making a total of 76 lbs. I was now wearing size 6 and some size 4s.